How is data shaping the future of SLES? From demand forecasting to real-time monitoring, exploring the innovative ways in which these tools are transforming SLES initiatives are: Host: Damian Bell - AI Platforms and Microsoft Power Platforms, Amey Co-host: Taryn Hide - Market Director, Advisory & Analytics, Amey  Guest: Neha Govila - Head of Data, Digital & Technology, Analytics & Advisory, Amey  Data and technology are becoming increasingly critical to the modern energy landscape, enabling smarter, more efficient local energy systems. Bell, Hide, and Govila chat about the opportunities and challenges in data collection, sharing, and governance while focusing on: The role of data in SLES and how it supports energy optimisation Key data applications like demand forecasting and real-time monitoring The technologies powering SLES - smart grids and IoT devices for monitoring and control, and AI and machine learning for predictive analytics How to overcome data barriers – data maturity, data privacy and security concerns in local energy systems, addressing digital skills and knowledge gaps in leveraging technology effectively  ---    At Amey we believe that the future of energy is local, smarter, and more sustainable which is why we created Sustainable Infrastructure, covering the latest developments in urban sustainability, smart local energy systems, and cutting-edge infrastructure technology.  Sustainable Infrastructure is hosted by Damian Bell - a seasoned professional leading AI Platforms and Microsoft Power Platforms at Amey - and features experts from Amey – one of the UK’s leading providers of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for infrastructure. How can smart local energy systems (SLES) accelerate decarbonisation? What role will data, AI, and digital twins play in the future of renewable energy? How can rail infrastructure, sustainable transport hubs, and urban planning support sustainable development and help the UK achieve a more resilient network? How do partnerships, funding models, and community engagement unlock smarter, cleaner, and more resilient infrastructure?  On Sustainable Infrastructure, where we explore the innovation reshaping UK infrastructure and driving energy transition forward, get answers to questions like these – plus insights on technology innovation, public-private sector partnerships, and the evolving role of infrastructure in a Net Zero future.  ---  Sustainable Infrastructure is brought to you by Amey, a leading provider of infrastructure engineering and consultancy services. With decades of expertise in infrastructure technology, rail, energy, and urban sustainability, Amey shares how smarter infrastructure decisions can deliver a cleaner, greener, and resilient future.  Want to get involved with Sustainable Infrastructure? Email discover@amey.co.uk to: Invite Sustainable Infrastructure to your event. Sponsor an episode. Ask a question.